Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 (16 U.S.C. 951-962). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date 1950 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source United States Code - Title 16 - Conservation. Long titleAn Act to give effect to the Convention for the Establishment of an International Commission for the Scientific Investigation of Tuna, signed at Mexico City January 25, 1949, by the United States of America and the United Mexican States, and the Convention for the Establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, signed at Washington May 31, 1949, by the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica, and for other purposes. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Migratory species International trade Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act implements the Convention for the Establishment of an International Commission for the Scientific Investigation of Tuna, signed at Mexico City January 25, 1949, by the United States of America and the United Mexican States, (2) the Convention for the Establishment of an InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission, signed at Washington May 31, 1949, by the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica, or both such Conventions, as the context requires. The Act, among other things: provides for the representation of the United States in the International Commission for the Scientific Investigation of Tuna and the InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission provided for by the Conventions; requires the General Advisory Committee to be appointed and provides with respect to its functions; provides for the enforcement activities; defines offences with respect to fishing activities covered by Regulations made under this Act including unlawful international trade in tuna; authorizes all agencies of the Federal Government on request of the commissions to cooperate in the conduct of scientific and other programs, or to furnish facilities and personnel for the purpose of assisting the commissions in the performance of their duties. Full text English Website www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov References - Legislation Implemented by 50 CFR § 300.180-300.189 - International Fisheries Regulations - International Trade Documentation and Tracking Programs for Highly Migratory Species. Legislation | United States of America | 2004 (2016) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Migratory species, Cartilaginous fishes, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Landing, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing, Fish products, Traceability/product tracing, International trade, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX 50 CFR § 300.20-300.28 International Fisheries Regulations - Eastern Pacific Tuna Fisheries. Legislation | United States of America | 1996 (2022) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Marine fishes, Registration, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, High seas, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes Source: FAO, FAOLEX International Trade Documentation and Tracking Programs (50 CFR 300.220-300.325). Legislation | United States of America | 2016 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Foreign fishing, Aquatic animals, Fish products, International trade, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX